GPD WIN 2

[Grench]

I generally like the hardware spec - I even kind of like they keyboard layout.

Has much been said about the Win2 and Linux compatibility? I have 0 interest in running Windows 10. I would only be interested in buying one of these if the hardware all works, completely, with at least one major Linux distribution.

I wonder if the SoC can be downclocked far enough that the unit can be run without needing to spin the fan... Hmm...

The truly amazing bit is how rapidly GPD went from a so-so first model to what I'm seeing now. This is a full on pocket computer.

 

[EvilDragon]

Has much been said about the Win2 and Linux compatibility? I have 0 interest in running Windows 10. I would only be interested in buying one of these if the hardware all works, completely, with at least one major Linux distribution.

Probably similar to the GPD Pocket or GPD Win: Mostly depends on the community.

The truly amazing bit is how rapidly GPD went from a so-so first model to what I'm seeing now. This is a full on pocket computer.

Well, we don't know when they started with the design. Could be they started right after the GPD Win was finished.
Also, they are a huge company afaik. I heard somewhere that they have at least 150 employees...
They have enough money to and employees to quickly design something like that... a LOT more manpower we'll ever have

 

[vcoleiro1]

The development of the WIN 2 started 8 months ago (day 1).

As for GPD, they have 30 staff now. They are a design house and have their products manufactured by third parties . Of course they greatly benefit from their location in Shenzhen where they can access everything from parts suppliers to Mold makers and product manufacturers. Everything is in arms reach

If anyone is interested, last month I did an interview with Wade the co-owner of GPD. It's on Dingoonity

 

[levi]

Has much been said about the Win2 and Linux compatibility? I have 0 interest in running Windows 10. I would only be interested in buying one of these if the hardware all works, completely, with at least one major Linux distribution.

Someone one a previous page speculated that because this is using the same CPU as another product that has working Linux (or thereabouts) already, but yeah, I'd like to know also whether they're testing their peripherals and internal chips against linux compatibility, or even reading up on whether they're supposed to work. If not, I'm not interested in considering pledging for this yet, because I have no interest in running an OS that's designed to advertise to me, and therefore to sample my usage so that it can do this.

Mind you, I'm probably not ever going to get one of these even if it's proven to run linux well, unless the Pyra never comes out.

 

[Pyrate]

I got my cube mix plus with keyboard for 330$ during black friday sale. I think the performance will be similar although the tablet only has passive cooling.
I think ram size is less important than clock speed, the cube runs 1866Mhz ram speeds, not sure about the Win2.
But the price means, that the Win2 will get cheaper over time.

I am currently plying Grim Dawn on 1080p with mostly medium settings and am very impressed with the soc. It is able to run GTA5 on low settings at around 25fps with a few stutters, but playable.

On a side note: I performed the heatsink mod which is essential in my opinion.

 

[TheOldOne]

at $750 for the win 2 if I needed a x86 based system I'd get the a Ryzen 2500u laptop. I've seen the HP one on sale for $600. If I'm going to spend that much on a pocket sized computer it would be a Pyra.

 

[elwing]

Except if you specifically needs a x86 linux, if all you want is linux you should go pyra..

 

[trix]

While Project 1999 would be excellent on a handheld, I'm not willing to Windows to do it, so Pyra for me.
[doublepost=1513746485,1513746203][/doublepost]Also the Pyra 2 will be much cheaper than the Win 3 with likely comparable ability, since it's just a SoC upgrade. In fact I'd expect Pyra upgrades to become more popular with each SoC released, especially if x86 linux becomes an option. Modular is the winning feature IMO, That and the 4G modem, the controls, the battery life, etc.

The Win 2 looks nice, and if it was much cheaper (or I better off financially) I might go for both, but if it's one or the other it's an easy choice for me.

 

[TheOldOne]

I can put Linux on a Ryzen system.

 

[Grench]

I can put Linux on a Ryzen system.

The problems are often less with the CPU and more with everything else.

 

[elwing]

While Project 1999 would be excellent on a handheld, I'm not willing to Windows to do it, so Pyra for me.

P1999 on gpdwin is awesome... Ok, cramped tiny and all. But with my 2h commute it is just great.. Just out of a kael group...

 

[Citizen_Lurker]

Man, that price is a bit steep for me. Thinking about trading my pandora for an original Win though. Not sure if it's worth it...

 

[benoitb]

at $750 for the win 2 if I needed a x86 based system I'd get the a Ryzen 2500u laptop. I've seen the HP one on sale for $600. If I'm going to spend that much on a pocket sized computer it would be a Pyra.

Can the Ryzen chip be configured in Bios or any way to run at 4.5W or 7W max for example instead of the usual 15W ?

 

[elwing]

Man, that price is a bit steep for me. Thinking about trading my pandora for an original Win though. Not sure if it's worth it...

In my case, I have a Pandora and a gpdwin... Pandora has better controls and, despite being less powerful, much better emulators... But gpdwin runs things like steam(and most of my 1k+ library) and project1999...
Nowadays I don't use the Pandora at all... So it really depends what you want to do/play... But gpdwin is a great device too

 

[fusion_power]

They have enough money to and employees to quickly design something like that... a LOT more manpower we'll ever have

Hey, you also have the almighty Pandora/Pyra Community, don't forget.

The development of the WIN 2 started 8 months ago (day 1).

Most impressive.

As for GPD, they have 30 staff now. They are a design house and have their products manufactured by third parties . Of course they greatly benefit from their location in Shenzhen where they can access everything from parts suppliers to Mold makers and product manufacturers. Everything is in arms reach

These cheaters. Well, maybe ED should move to China or so. Chinese Dragon ftw!

 

[TheOldOne]

Can the Ryzen chip be configured in Bios or any way to run at 4.5W or 7W max for example instead of the usual 15W ?

My point was if I'm buying a pocketable system at that price it would be a Pyra and if I was looking for a portable x86 system there are better options.

 

[benoitb]

My point was if I'm buying a pocketable system at that price it would be a Pyra and if I was looking for a portable x86 system there are better options.

I see. In case someone knows, my question was genuine and not sarcasm. I'm very interested in Ryzen mobile APUs.

 

[ible]

i would guess the mobile market is something AMD would be interested in, so if they can scale all the way down to < 5W with Ryzen it would be cool.

this article says they can be TDP'd to 9W...

 

[kuru]

One of the big things for Ryzen will be getting into laptops again, a domain dominated more or less exclusively by Intel over the last few years.

Darnit AMD I want to see that Raven Ridge APU.

 

[vcoleiro1]

Phawx has gotten a prototype GPD WIN 2 which he has received for Alpha testing.

He has just posted an unboxing of it




Ultra Street Fighter 4 on the WIN 2

 

[ThinkPad]

This screen is complete garbage.
They use PWM for the back light with very aggressive frequency.
You can see the screen flickering on the videos.

If they implement this back-light solution into the final production units, I will pass.
Also if Pyra have flickering screen like this I will definitely cancel my preorder.

Fuck this garbage.